Amos Kent Explained

Amos Kent
Birth Date:3 January 1902
Birth Place:Kentwood, Louisiana
Death Place:Richardson, Texas
Currentposition:Center/Guard
School:Sewanee Tigers
Currentnumber:6
Highschool:Gulf Coast Military Academy
Weight Lb:193
Class:Graduate
Pastschools:Sewanee (1922 - 1925)
Highlights:

Amos Kent (January 3, 1902  - August 25, 1986) was a college football player and lumber salesman.

Early years

Amos Kent was born on January 3, 1902, in Kentwood, Louisiana, to Walter Campbell Kent and Katherine Esther Varnado. His great grandfather and namesake Amos Kent founded the town of Kentwood in 1850. The older Amos came originally from Chester, New Hampshire.

Sewanee

Amos Kent was a prominent center and guard for the Sewanee Tigers of .[1] At Sewanee Kent was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.[2]

1925

He was selected All-Southern.[3]

Lumber

He was once the president of the Amos Kent Lumber Company.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Record. 1967. 87. 2. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. 65.
  2. Book: Cap and Gown. 1924.
  3. News: All Southern Grid Team Compiled By The Associated Press. November 30, 1925. Kingsport Times.
  4. Sewanee Centennial Alumni Directory. Sewanee Alumni News. Helen A. Petry. August 15, 1954. 35.